Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nick Ahmed

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 24, 2025

Discover the career path of Nick Ahmed, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Nicholas Mark Ahmed, commonly known as Nick Ahmed, is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Texas Rangers in MLB. Before joining the Rangers, he played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres. Ahmed is highly regarded for his defensive skills, having won the Gold Glove Award twice, in 2018 and 2019.

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2010: Played for Bourne Braves

In 2010, during his sophomore year at the University of Connecticut, Nick Ahmed played for the Bourne Braves in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2011: Drafted by Atlanta Braves

In 2011, Nick Ahmed was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the second round as the 85th overall pick.

2012: Played for Lynchburg Hillcats

In 2012, Nick Ahmed played for the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats, where he played in 130 games, batting .269/.337/.391 with six home runs, 49 RBI, and 40 stolen bases. He was named the fastest baserunner in minor league baseball by Baseball America.

January 24, 2013: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 24, 2013, Nick Ahmed was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks along with Martín Prado, Randall Delgado, Zeke Spruill, and Brandon Drury in exchange for Justin Upton and Chris Johnson.

June 29, 2014: Promoted to Major Leagues

On June 29, 2014, Nick Ahmed was promoted to the Major Leagues for the first time. He collected his first Major League hit off of Odrisamer Despaigne of the San Diego Padres in his debut that same day.

2014: Played for Reno Aces

In 2014, Nick Ahmed played for the Triple-A Reno Aces, where he hit .312 in 104 games.

2015: Starting Shortstop for Diamondbacks

In 2015, Nick Ahmed began the season as the Diamondbacks' starting shortstop, hitting .226 with nine home runs over 134 games.

2018: First Gold Glove Award

In 2018, Nick Ahmed finished the season with career bests offensively and defensively, leading National League shortstops with 21 defensive runs saved, and winning his first career Gold Glove Award.

2020: Signed Four-Year Contract

Before the 2020 season, Nick Ahmed signed a four-year contract with the Diamondbacks that guaranteed him $32.5 million. During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, he hit .266 with five home runs and 29 RBI in 57 games.

2021: Played 129 Games

In 2021, Nick Ahmed appeared in 129 games for the Diamondbacks, posting a slash line of .221/.280/.339 with five home runs, 38 RBI, and seven stolen bases.

2023: Designated for Assignment

In 2023, Nick Ahmed became the first player in Diamondbacks history to play 10 seasons with the club. He was later designated for assignment on September 6 and released on September 9.